FO 1016/425
Abu-Dhabi Development Co Ltd, 1955
This file relates to the foundation of the Abu Dhabi Development Company Limited by the firm Chandler Brothers, Colwill & How of Liverpool and its subsequent operations. It contains correspondence concerning:
Drawing up of an agreement between the Chandler Brothers' firm and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan to found the Abu Dhabi Development Company; and subsequent issues with the monopoly clauses within the agreement.
